Dilemma (1981)

An extended clip from Janos Kass' anti-war polemic. This ground-breaking computer animation was made in 1981.
Design and Storyboard: Janos Kass
Music: Richard Arnell and David Hewson
Computer Animation Director: Eric Brown
Animation: Eric Brown, Shaun Reynolds and Kathy Levy
Produced and Directed by John Halas

[@coryachanning8751]

I had the honor of helping with this project so many years ago. This piece truly has stood the test of time. Still relevant and making a strong statement. The company that produced this animation was Computer Creations, located in South Bend, IN. Mr. Halas came to see us with his idea and let us run with it. Eric Brown was the main animator for this. Mr. Thomas Klimek was the genius behind the company and its innovative computer animation system, which was called VideoCel. We were a great group of artists and scientists who worked together to create strong, winning images in the 80's. I was with them as Sales Manager from 1979 to 1986.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

Excellent bit of history. Didn't know this was made at a state next door to me!

[@Non-Serviam300]

That’s beautiful.

[@provia17]

Corya Kennedy?

[@bumfarto1]

I remember seeing this as a traoler before 'Return Of The Jedi' My cousin and I were awed by this. Loved the music and film. Thank you for posting. Would love this on DVD.

[@markdavies5933]

Yes I remember it too in 1983 a short movie that accompanied Return of the Jedi

[@provia17]

Computer Creations, 1657 N. Commerce Drive, South Bend, IN. I Helped baby sit our new VAX 11-750 to get this animation done.

[@Fogwai]

Wow, do you have the rest of this film? I also remember this as a trailer to ROTJ and loved it. It was very hypnotic, the pendulum and the ethereal music might have had something to do with it !

[@michaelrch]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZTPeJmKp8yhf7M I saw this when I was 6 and the ending stayed with me until now. I was reminded of it with all the events going on now... not in a good way.